Last-minute slinky Norwegian jesters aside, our dedicated and awesome team of writers, photographers, editors, contributors, alumni, designers and what have you, have come together to work through our regular collaborative and demographic confirmation of those albums that tickled our collective pickle in 2024.Continue reading
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Korn, Muse, Scorpions, Linkin Park, Knocked Loose, Judas Priest, Electric Callboy,Turnstile, Exodus, Dethklok, Refused, and More Booked for Hellfest Open Air 2025
The Hellfest Open Air festival 2025 has booked a huge lineup. Taking place from June 19th to 22nd in Clisson, France, the fest features headlining performances from Korn, Muse, Scorpions, and Linkin Park, as well as, Knocked Loose, Judas Priest, Electric Callboy,Turnstile, Exodus, Dethklok, Refused, Jerry Cantrell, Jinjer, Turnstile, Unto Others, The Warning, VOLA, Alcest, Abbath (Doom occulta set), SUNN O))), HEALTH, Russian Circles, Chat Pile, Savatage, Dream Theater and more out of a total of 184 bands. A “very special guest” yet to be revealed for June 20th.Continue reading
PODCAST: Episode 597 – Dylan Walker of Full of Hell
In this episode, Ghost Cult’s Keefy welcomes in Dylan Walker of Full of Hell for the first time! Earlier this year the band released their own new full-length Coagulated Bliss (Closed Casket Activities)! This week they are releasing a new collaborative album with Toronto, ON Industrial artist Andrew Nolan, titled Scraping The Divine. The Album features guest appearances from Justin K. Broadrick, GxCx, Alex Hughes (Hatred Surge), Intensive Care, and Taichi Nagura (Endon). We talked with Dylan about the previous release, his approach to fame, his favorite collab release and partner, and his favorite book of all-time!Continue reading
The Queen B Vinyl Café (fka Puscifer The Store) to Open in New Location
Previously operating under the name Puscifer The Store, cafe/record shop, The Queen B Vinyl Café, is set to open its (new) doors in Old Town Cottonwood at 102 E. Pima St. on Oct. 23. To celebrate, they present a week of events including comedy from Rory Scovel, a Q&A and book signing by Chet Zar, musical performances from Thou, Galactic Empire, and Night Club, and a special Gospel Brunch with The Eagle Rock Gospel Singers. Find out more in the article below.
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NEW MUSIC FRIDAY – New Rock and Metal Releases 5-31-24
ALBUM REVIEW: Thou – Umbilical
As the summer in the Northern Hemisphere approaches, I always find a nice doom or sludge album really sets the mood for a day of yard work, or just sitting on the deck with a cold beer. The new album from Thou, Umbilical (Sacred Bones Records), may not fit that exact moment, but it certainly would fit in for after the sun sets and the flames rise in the firepits and the tips of our joints. Continue reading
PREVIEW: New Music Friday – New Rock and Metal Releases 5-31-24
Thou Share a Video Single for “I Feel Nothing When You Cry” and Announce New Album
US sludge metallers, Thou, have just announced the release of their new album, Umbilical, due out May 31st, on Sacred Bones records. It is their first original music full-length since their 2018 label debut with Sacred Bones, Magus, and 2020 collaborative split with Emma Ruth Rundle, May Our Chambers Be Full. The band have also just shared their new video for “I Feel Nothing When You Cry,” Umbilical’s lead single and album centerpiece. Check it out below and read more from Thou.
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FESTIVAL REVIEW: Oblivion Access – Various Venues – Austin, Texas
After a two year postponement, Oblivion Access Festival finally happened! Although I couldn’t attend all four days of festivities, I drove up to Austin, TX on Saturday to catch the legendary hardcore Youth of Today! It only took over three decades to finally see them lol. The festival was quite an undertaking, involving a lot of local Austin venues on 5th, 6th, and 7th Street. After 3 /12 hours of driving I was ready to stretch my legs, get some blood moving and stay cool in the humid Texas heat. Picking up my passes was a breeze as there were signs posted at Native Hostel directing you to the kind staff who greeted people with friendly smiles and words of encouragement to enjoy themselves.
FESTIVAL PREVIEW: Oblivion Access Brings a Unique Experience to Music Festivals in Texas This Weekend
Oblivion Access, the eclectic music festival metal, hardcore, hip-hop, electronic, avant-garde, and punk music takes palce this weekend around Austin, Texas. The multi-venue music festival returns to downtown Austin on May 12-15. Tickets are on sale now! Over 100+ artists are now set to perform including Blonde Redhead, Carcass, The Body, Windhand, Deaf Club, Xiu Xiu, Autopsy, Converge, Full of Hell, Zola Jesus, Youth of Today, Danny, Coven, Grouper, Andy Morin (of Death Grips), The Microphones, HO99O9, Massacre, Cities Aviv, King Woman, Billy Woods, and KTRK, and many others. There is also a plethora of other experiences, vendors villages, merch, food, and other experiences on tap. Check out our day by day guide of the can’t miss artists, set times, and other happenings at Oblivion Access.